Global Partner Recruiting Specialist

McDermott; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

McDermott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Partners & Counsel to support the lateral partner recruiting process globally. You will coordinate the candidate experience and work with the partner recruiting team and search firms to ensure an exceptional and seamless hiring experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and discretion as you guide candidates through the interview and offer process.

Qualifications

• At least five years of recruiting experience in a legal environment.
• Experience in Partner or Lateral Associate recruiting preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• 3 day a week in office requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of the Firm's brand, markets, and strategy for candidate evaluation.
• Execute lateral partner hiring initiatives aligned with Firm priorities.
• Own end-to-end interview and evaluation process.
• Manage due diligence workflows with follow-up and issue resolution.
• Advance candidates through the hiring pipeline and maintain momentum.
• Develop relationships with recruitment agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with offer processes and drafting candidate documentation.

Skills

5+ years recruiting

MS Office

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McDermott is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Partners & Counsel to support the lateral partner recruiting process globally. You will coordinate the candidate experience and work with the partner recruiting team and search firms to ensure an exceptional and seamless hiring experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and discretion as you guide candidates through the interview and offer process.